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Serenity sequel

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:14 PM

BLACKOUTNIGHTS


This is probably nothing, but a random search turned up this recent information....


"Universal seems to already be talking about a hoped-for Serenity sequel, based in info from an interview by Jeremy Neish of FireflyMovie.com"


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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:29 PM

CHOLLETT


*In the hopes that this is indeed true*

(cue high-pitched voice-ness)YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That being said, I'll save The Happy Dance until it's officially announced.

But here's hoping! *crosses fingers, toes, eyes, legs, and various nose hairs*

I'm babbling like a moonbrain.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:32 PM

CAUSAL


Got a link for this info?

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:37 PM

EEPY


It's funny, because I had heard the same rumor from a friend of mine, but I'm not sure where he got the information. I didn't want to post it because I can't find anything to corroborate this on the internet. Anyone have info?

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:45 PM

CAUSAL


Quote:

Originally posted by BlackoutNights:
This is probably nothing, but a random search turned up this recent information....


"Universal seems to already be talking about a hoped-for Serenity sequel, based in info from an interview by Jeremy Neish of FireflyMovie.com"




Come on, link this!

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:46 PM

BLACKOUTNIGHTS


Here's a link..

http://www.castregister.com/?ax=podcast&id=111


Looks like it's some sort of podast, but I'm at work and can't listen to it atm.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:13 PM

FAYZER


I Googled it and had to click on the cache, as the website has already changed from the statement being made 7 days ago. Here is a cut and paste of that short statement bit though:

SoSF Slice of Sci-Fi #032 - Stargate, Serenity, and Uncle Sam Rants
Stargate, Serenity, and Uncle Sam Rants On This Week's Show: Stargate, Serenity, and Uncle Sam Rants This week, Michael, Evo and studio guest Paul Fischer talk movie and TV news! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Warner Bros has circulated warnings about an email phishing scam masquerading as a call for actors for the next Harry Potter movie News Bytes: Sci News: New Scientist Magazine has listed their Top 10 Best SciFi Ever listDisney hopes to reach wide demographics with the upcoming Narnia film eventSciFi to Sci-Fact: The Universal TranslatorUncle Sam rants about the current trend of mindlessness in some recent scifi, fantasy and horror offerings Movie Talk: Universal seems to already be talking about a hoped-for Serenity sequel, based in info from an interview by Jeremy Neish of FireflyMovie.com TV Talk: Amanda Tapping may be splitting time between SG-1 and Atlantis What's Coming Up in the Future: The Director's Cut of Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects is coming to DVD on November 8Fan Boys movie, a comedy about a group of Star Wars fans on a quest to Skywalker Ranch, has been acquired and is tentatively scheduled to begin filming on February 1. Other Topics: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know. (Our Voicemail Number: 206-339-TREK) See you in a week with fresh, new content! Download Slice of Sci-Fi Show #032!

and the addy is :

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:LTrTlk1jLVYJ:science-fiction.news
ilike.com/Newsilike/Default.aspx+Jeremy+Neish+Serenity+sequel&hl=en

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:15 PM

EEPY


The podcast is delivering a very hopeful message! Now, none of this is official (it came from an apparent conversation between Jeremy Niesh of Fireflymovie.com and a producer at Universal), but what they're saying is that Universal may have been eyeing a Serenity sequel from the very beginning, and that there was no REAL monetary goal for the first movie that would make or break the possibility of a second one. I don't know if this is true. Even the hosts emphasize that it is still extremely important to go out and buy the DVD's and support the show and the movie, JUST IN CASE it turns out to be nothing more than a rumor. I just hope that this news is legitimate, and serious talk of a sequel is in the works. Though, wouldn't Joss have mentioned something by now? I'm too excited about the possibilities!

...off to watch the marathon on Sci-Fi Channel...

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:39 PM

GTHING


No matter what, Universal has to concern itself with distribution and marketing. They're going to want to see just how much this movie is grossing in the long run. That means we may have a long wait ahead of us. Sometimes, movies have to come to video to finally gain its full audience. Then sequels start becoming more appealing to studios.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005 3:14 PM

GIANTEVILHEAD


They must have a scene where Mal negotiates a salary with River in the sequel. That scene has to be in the sequel. Mal's a good negotiator and he has experience but River's a super genius and she's psychic. That scene would just be freaking hilarious. My money is on River.

"I swallowed a bug." -River Tam

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 12:07 AM

FALLENANGEL


Oh god. I hope this turns out to be true. Don't wanna get my hopes up and then come crashing down. I'm gonna wait for something official and then do the snoopy dance. ::cross fingers and toes:: Here's hoping!

* Goes off to mark the calendar on Dec 20th for the Serenity DVD.*

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:20 AM

CAUSAL


Quote:

Originally posted by Giantevilhead:
They must have a scene where Mal negotiates a salary with River in the sequel. That scene has to be in the sequel. Mal's a good negotiator and he has experience but River's a super genius and she's psychic. That scene would just be freaking hilarious. My money is on River.



I'll take that money. River may be psychic, but she's not a superhero. It's not like she can make Mal think a thing he wouldn't otherwise. And Mal is famously stubborn. In all likelihood, the negotiating would begin, but River would jump to the end, to Mal's final offer.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:25 AM

AGENTROUKA


Quote:

Originally posted by Causal:
I'll take that money. River may be psychic, but she's not a superhero. It's not like she can make Mal think a thing he wouldn't otherwise. And Mal is famously stubborn. In all likelihood, the negotiating would begin, but River would jump to the end, to Mal's final offer.
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Not to mention, it's Mal's choice to hire her at all. If he wanted, he could degrade her back to passenger and hire another pilot for cheaper money. Simon's been paying for her so far, if she gets uppity, he'll just have to keep doing that. *g*

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:29 AM

FOLLOWMAL




Me too, FallenAngel, I'm not holding my breath, but I'll sure be shouting and dancing if this proves true...

Waiting.. and waiting.... trying to be patient... trying so hard...

hurry Dec. 20th, hurry!


Mal: "Hey, little one. Understand your part in all this?"

River: "Do you?"

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 5:31 AM

MISBEHAVEN


I heard somewhere ( I think it was the podcast, The Signal) that Universal optioned for a trilogy when they bought the rights, and that Joss structured the movie in a such a way as to accomodate a continual storyline for the sequels. Maybe I'm just being optimistic, but if a sequel (DVD) for Starship Troopers and other less successful Sci-Fi films can be made, then there will surely be more Serenity in the future.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 6:52 AM

BLACKOUTNIGHTS


Ha! I agree Causal...

RIVER to MAL-I need money.

MAL-You do? Your brother's making enough for the both of you.

RIVER-I'll take it.

MAL-Huh?

RIVER-You're going to give me (unspecified sum).

MAL-I am?

RIVER-Yes.

RIVER walks off.

MAL-Well, I reckon I am.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:06 AM

GIANTEVILHEAD


Quote:

Originally posted by Causal:
I'll take that money. River may be psychic, but she's not a superhero. It's not like she can make Mal think a thing he wouldn't otherwise. And Mal is famously stubborn. In all likelihood, the negotiating would begin, but River would jump to the end, to Mal's final offer.


River would confound Mal with her superior reasoning and linguistic skills but that doesn't mean she'll want a high salary, it’s not like she needs the money. Although there’s always the chance that River will develop a crush on Mal, if she isn't already infatuated with him, and decide to pilot the ship for free.

"I swallowed a bug." -River Tam

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:32 AM

PHILYBURKHILL


I think we'll have to wait for the DVD sales figures, though I think that it'll make a good profit. It'd make sense for universal to make a sequel if DVD sales are high, as long as it stuck to the same budget as Serenity.

The cast signed up for a trilogy and Whedon himself has said that he has what happens in the sequels planned, but only in his head. :)

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:39 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Let's play it safe and call this all rumor & speculation at this point. Without something official from Joss or 'Versal I would not want to get my hopes up.

Don't get me wrong, I would be willing to bet there is not a browncoat out there that wants a Big Damn Sequel as much as I do, but no sense in getting ahead of ourselves.

'Versal is obviously going to want to see what the final figures for Serenity look like, both in box office sales & DVD sales. If they like what they see than we can start dancing.

If we want to help insure a sequel, we all need to keep pushing the series DVD set, get people watching it on Sci Fi, and buy the DVD set on 12/20. I am thinking Serenity on DVD is going to make an excellent Christmas gift for a ton of people on my list. We can use it to convert people too.

Get ready for round two browncoats, 'cause this fight ain't over yet.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:13 AM

PSYCHICRIVER


Quote:

Originally posted by eepy:
The podcast is delivering a very hopeful message! Now, none of this is official (it came from an apparent conversation between Jeremy Niesh of Fireflymovie.com and a producer at Universal), but what they're saying is that Universal may have been eyeing a Serenity sequel from the very beginning, and that there was no REAL monetary goal for the first movie that would make or break the possibility of a second one.

I always thought it possible that Universal would green-light a sequel, without Serenity making $80 mill. I'm not even sure how many films out there are making that kind of money anyway, even ones with big names.

Its possible that they threw that high number around to really get us to push it hard. Its also possible that they're not saying anything cos they dont want us to slack when yhe dvd's come out.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:15 AM

BLACKOUTNIGHTS


Hey, Browncoat. You think we won the first round?

Also, I agree with pushing DVD sales, but not with the hopes that it will prompt another movie. Push the DVD sales because it is a good movie.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 10:31 AM

DOG13000


So, the moral of the story? By Serenity when it comes out on DVD. Then buy a copy for everyone in your family. Then, buy a copy for all your friends, then by a copy for all their friends. Now, repeat the process with the soundtrack....

...Then we will have our sequel, and yes, yes, it will be shiny.


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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 12:37 PM

MEIMEIMEG


Quote:

Originally posted by dog13000:
So, the moral of the story? By Serenity when it comes out on DVD. Then buy a copy for everyone in your family. Then, buy a copy for all your friends, then by a copy for all their friends. Now, repeat the process with the soundtrack....

...Then we will have our sequel, and yes, yes, it will be shiny.

Fox



SO TRUE! I've heard way too much pessimism about how buying the DVDs won't save this thing anymore, blah, blah, blah. It is way too soon to give up. Obviously, not everyone can afford to buy multiple copies, but everyone who can, and really wants this thing off the ground again, should. Buy 'em, lend 'em, tell everyone we know to at least rent the dang thing. It's a great movie and it WILL sell itself when seen, but the problem is, I'm still running into people who have never heard of it! We can do this - but DVD sales are going to be the key.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 1:48 PM

HARSHCRITIC


Quote:

Originally posted by meimeimeg:
Quote:

Originally posted by dog13000:
So, the moral of the story? By Serenity when it comes out on DVD. Then buy a copy for everyone in your family. Then, buy a copy for all your friends, then by a copy for all their friends. Now, repeat the process with the soundtrack....

...Then we will have our sequel, and yes, yes, it will be shiny.

Fox



SO TRUE! I've heard way too much pessimism about how buying the DVDs won't save this thing anymore, blah, blah, blah. It is way too soon to give up. Obviously, not everyone can afford to buy multiple copies, but everyone who can, and really wants this thing off the ground again, should. Buy 'em, lend 'em, tell everyone we know to at least rent the dang thing. It's a great movie and it WILL sell itself when seen, but the problem is, I'm still running into people who have never heard of it! We can do this - but DVD sales are going to be the key.



I couldn't have said it any better.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:52 PM

SERENYTY


SWEET!!!

I'm so hoping for a sequel. That would be so shiny.

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Saturday, November 26, 2005 10:02 PM

FLYINGTAMS


Well having just been greatly disappointed by the crap that is Serenity, I don't really care about a sequel - if there ever is one i might give it a look if i can do so without giving them any money.

Guess I forgot for a breif moment that I am a Firefly fan, not a Joss Whedon fan :(

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 1:18 AM

ANDRE83


Quote:

Originally posted by FlyingTams:
Well having just been greatly disappointed by the crap that is Serenity, I don't really care about a sequel - if there ever is one i might give it a look if i can do so without giving them any money.

Guess I forgot for a breif moment that I am a Firefly fan, not a Joss Whedon fan :(



Well, i guess 1 out of 10.000 is just collateral damage ;)

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 2:30 AM

KAZZAHDRANE


Quote:

Originally posted by FlyingTams:
Well having just been greatly disappointed by the crap that is Serenity, I don't really care about a sequel - if there ever is one i might give it a look if i can do so without giving them any money.

Guess I forgot for a breif moment that I am a Firefly fan, not a Joss Whedon fan :(



No offense but just because you didn't enjoy something doesn't make it crap. If you actually thought Serenity was crap then I can't imagine you watch more than a couple of movies a year. And if you care enough to see a movie you should pay for the privilege - FACT.

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:09 AM

TIENSHAODUH



I always thought it possible that Universal would green-light a sequel, without Serenity making $80 mill. I'm not even sure how many films out there are making that kind of money anyway, even ones with big names.

Its possible that they threw that high number around to really get us to push it hard. Its also possible that they're not saying anything cos they dont want us to slack when yhe dvd's come out.


Since the BDM didn't make the $80 mil and a sequel is green-lighted, would 'versal reduce the budget for Serenity II and thus in essence reducing the quality of film.
I hope that if they do make a sequel they won't sacrifice its budget purely on box office performance.

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:28 AM

SIMONWHO


Remember our beloved TV show was made for a tiny fraction of the budget of the movie and that looked neato regardless. The best moments in Serenity weren't the big space battles or the hefty CGI - it was the character stuff.

And speaking of CGI, I have to say that the Reaver ship from the chase sequence only looked any good when it was the 'phut phut' real life vehicle, rather than the CGI version.

But then again, I thought most of the CGI in Revenge of the Sith looked crappy...

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:46 AM

TIENSHAODUH


That's very true, despite the huge amount of money spent on ROTS Lucas couldn't even make it GOOD!
If there is one thing Joss can do is make a film far superior to ROTS and with a lower budget.

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:56 AM

HAZE


Im firmly convinced that there will be a Serenity sequel and have been since the start. Its not what I want, I want Firefly season 2 but lord know I’ll happily take it.

End of the day theirs money to me made here, both off of Joss’s name and the prestige that has become attached to the brand. No Company will just sit on that.


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Sunday, November 27, 2005 6:24 PM

BRUISERSMOM


They folded up the sets in case they needed them again, so they will save some money there should there be a sequel.

Here's me doing my happy dance. Hoping that this rumor comes true.

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:18 PM

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Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:42 PM

GYPSYLIFE


A few tiny theories but I don't think any of mine would have been right. That's what I love/d about the show. and Joss Whedons writing altogether. I couldn't predict what was going to happen. And when you are a tv and movie junkie predicting comes kinda easy. Thats why *sniffle sniffle* I miss the show so much!

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Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:52 PM

ACESANDEIGHTS


Cant hurt to hope. I believe theres an appropriate line from Firefly along those lines but I can't remember it.

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Thursday, December 1, 2005 6:31 PM

THATWEIRDGIRL


The rumor is making the rounds, however:
Quote:

ing filmforce
IGN FilmForce checked with Joss Whedon's camp who denied the claim; Universal did not comment.


http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/673/673102p1.html

I'll keep my fingers crossed..and my toes.

*trips* ow.

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